Overview
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the city walls, Süleymaniye and the Blue Mosque make that layered history visible in a way few cities can match.
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Istanbul History
Istanbul was Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, before the Ottoman conquest in 1453 turned it into the imperial center of a major Muslim power.
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Top places in Istanbul
Add practical stops to your Istanbul plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Top hotels in Istanbul
Add practical stops to your Istanbul plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Top shopping spots in Istanbul
Add practical stops to your Istanbul plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Top restaurants in Istanbul
Add practical stops to your Istanbul plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
